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The Aerospace Medical Association has worked to maintain membership, improve member services, increase the Association's internet resources, and support the general field of aerospace medicine. Even with these efforts, the membership has declined from approximately 4000 members to 2900. This decline can be partially attrib- uted to the reduced use of humans in military aircraft cockpits, fewer research laboratories, and cutbacks in funding for science in the space program--to mention a few. Another factor may be the limitation in training and funding options for those wishing to enter the field. This column centers on my top priority as AsMA president, and that is the creation of a parallel tax-exempt 501(c)(3) Foundation to help support young members of Richard T. Jennings, M.D., M.S. the Association and the field of aerospace medicine. to help with the costs of the MPH degree in aerospace Unlike most other professional associations, even those in medicine. Upon learning that the IAASM had honored preventive medicine such as occupational medicine, aero- the student/resident with this grant, the primary care res- space medicine has never created a foundation for indi- idency offered to cover the cost of the aerospace medicine viduals and companies to support the field with tax-de- practicum year. From the support and honor of one schol- ductible contributions under IRS law. As a result, there are arship grant, the field of aerospace medicine will have a only limited scholarships available to support our young new international practitioner. students and scientists. Among these are the scholarship To implement projects in a presidential year, many provided from general revenue from AsMA, the Jeffrey R. activities have to start well in advance, and the formation Davis Endowed Aerospace Medicine Scholar-ship, and of the Aerospace Medical Association Foundation is no the scholarship provided by the International Academy of exception. I am extremely grateful for the leadership and Aviation and Space Medicine (IAASM). assistance of Russell Rayman, the help of the AsMA attor- As a residency director and educator in aerospace ney, input from AsMA members, and concurrence of the medicine, it has been encouraging to be exposed to the executive committee in developing and approving the bright, energetic, and dedicated individuals that attend Articles of Incorporation and initial Bylaws of the AsMA the UTMB/NASA-JSC residency, complete the MPH de- Foundation. The founding Board of Directors, which gree for their military residencies, attend the UTMB/ must include 3 former AsMA presidents and a minimum NASA space physiology courses, attend the introduction of 4 additional AsMA members, is composed of Drs. to aerospace medicine short course, or participate in George Anderson, Jim Vanderploeg, Jeffrey Davis, David grand rounds from Columbia. Through AsMA, I have K. Broadwell, Ron Hansrote, Masanobu Kaji, and Ramon had the opportunity to see the tenacity and interest of the Dominguez Mompell. With input from AsMA member- members of AMSRO. You can be proud of those training ship, the Board will determine the best policy for long- in the various aerospace medicine, nursing, physiology, term investment of funds and eventual distribution of technical and science fields who will eventually replace support to our young members with need. The us. The heartache comes from the fact that interest in Foundation should be ready to accept funds within sev- aerospace medicine is overwhelming, but the ability to eral months, and we have already received generous support students for training programs, graduate studies, pledges from Castle Connolly/Russ Rayman, Wyle the International Space University, certificate training pro- Laboratories, and Jeffrey Davis. It is my hope that each of grams in other countries, or support travel and presenta- the AsMA members who are able will support the next tions at the annual scientific meeting is limited to these generation of students, nurses, physiologists, scientists, three scholarships. In addition, there is essentially no seed and physicians as they enter this rewarding field. It is also money available to help students initiate research projects a dream that we create named endowed scholarship and that provide training opportunities or the possibility of grant programs to honor outstanding individuals and in- obtaining full institutional funding for projects that prove definitely support those entering the field of aerospace worthwhile. medicine long after we are gone. Small scholarships and grants can often be lever- Many of you know that I like quotations, and you aged to improve access to our field. For example, the will probably be seeing more during this year. I hope you UTMB residency is generally constrained by its funding enjoy this one: A man has made at least a start on discovering sources to accept U.S. citizens who can project to work in the meaning of human life when he plants shade trees under the space program. Recently, the IAASM awarded its which he knows full well he will never sit. scholarship to one of the UTMB non-traditional residents D. Elton Trueblood

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including continued efforts to meet not only the National Academies Press; tel. 202-334- Executive with lawmakers but also with members of 3313 or 1-800-624-6242 or on the Internet at Director’s the Executive Branch of Government. A full http://www.nap.edu. Column report should be ready in the near future with a complete listing of these initiatives. It Point your mouse to the AsMA is hoped that our message rang loud and clear. We will see in the coming months. home page at: www.asma.org It’s frequently updated with important, new information about your National Academies’ National Association. Reserach Council says-- August Feature: Rayman NASA Lacks Resources Needed to Annual Meeting photos, awards, reports Sustain Vigorous Science Program

Space Life Sciences WASHINGTON --- NASA does not have MEETINGS CALENDAR the resources necessary to maintain a vigor- The Exploration Life and Medical ous science program, complete the 2006-2007 Sciences Coalition (ELMS) of which AsMA is International Space Station, and return hu- September 10-14, 2006, Bangalore, a member held a forum on March 31 in the mans to the moon, says a new congression- India. 54th International Congress of Aviation Dirksen Senate Office Building under the ally mandated report from the National and Space Medicine. This meeting is being auspices of the American Institute of Academies' National Research Council. hosted by the Indian Society of Aerospace Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The "There is a mismatch between what Medicine. A preliminary registration form title of the forum was Restoration and NASA has been assigned to do and the re- may be found at http://www.isam-india.org/ Sustainability of our National Space Life sources with which it has been provided," conference44/newreg.php. Science Research Capability. The purpose of said Lennard A. Fisk, chair of the committee October 16-20, 2006, Moscow, Russia. this forum was to inform members of that wrote the report and Thomas M. 5th International Scientific and Practical Congress of our alarm at the shrinking space Donahue, Collegiate Professor of Space Congress. For more info, please call Mr. life sciences budget. The following is illustra- Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Valentin Vlasov at 095-953-5842, or Mrs. tive: "We are particularly concerned that the short- Dina Valeeva or Mrs. Natalia Mitrokhina at a) At the end of FY06, at least 87 space life fall in funding for science has fallen dispro- phone/fax 095-239-9851; or e-mail sciences investigations will be terminated. portionately on small missions and on fund- [email protected], attn: Mr. Vlasov V.D. or e- b) The overall research budget has been re- ing for basic research and technology. These mail [email protected], attn: Mr. Gabbasov duced by 70% in the past several years. actions run the risk of disrupting the pipeline I.Z.; or by fax at 095-953-3508. c) 480 students working on research pro- of human capital and technology that is es- October 19-21, 2006, Kauai, Hawaii. jects will be adversely affected. sential for the future success of the space US/Japan Panel on Diving Physiology, Diving A number of well-known personalities of program." Technology, and Aerospace Medicine bien- our space program were in attendance, in- The committee reviewed NASA's plan for nial meeting. Abstracts are to be submitted to cluding several astronauts. The keynote research programs for the next five years in Don Chandler at [email protected] or speaker was Representative Brad Miller of space science, which includes astrophysics, submitted online at http://www.uhms.org North Carolina who is an enthusiastic sup- heliophysics, planetary science, and astrobi- /Meetings/US_JAPAN/UJNR_06.ASP. porter of the space program. Following his ology; earth science; and microgravity life October 23-25, 2006, Reno, NV. SAFE address, there were a number of presenta- and physical sciences. The committee found Association 44th Annual Symposium. For tions including an overview of life sciences that the program proposed for space and more info: Ms. Jeani Benton, (541) 895-3012; issues and panel discussions on the benefits earth sciences is neither robust nor sustain- [email protected]; www.safeassociation.org. and implications of exploration. able, and that it is not properly balanced to November 2-3, 2006, London, UK. All the presentations were exceptionally support a healthy mix of small, moderate- Aviation Health: Tackling the Issues, Full de- well done, displaying a very convincing ar- sized, and large missions. tails can be found at www.quaynote.com or gument in support of the critical need for The report recommends that NASA re- contact Alison Singhal via e-mail or phone space life sciences research. Following the store small missions, research and analysis +44 (0) 20 8374 6474. formal presentations, Dr. Chris Brown, programs, and technology investment in the November 9-12, 2006, Eilat, Israel. Air Director of North Carolina Space Institute, future missions. The agency also should pre- Travel and Health. This symposium will deal NC State University, who chaired the forum, serve the ground-based and flight research with flight physiology and a wide array of summarized the papers and issued a call for required to support long-duration human health issues in air travelers. For more info, action. A list of recommendations was made space flight. For space and earth sciences, visit www.palexconventions.co.il/ath2006. the committee concluded that the short-term November 8-11, 2006, Huatulco, resource allocation problem is modest, prob- AsMA Future Meetings Oaxaca, México. XXIII International ably slightly more than 1 percent of the total Meeting of Aerospace Medicine, sponsored NASA budget. To revive the microgravity May 13-17, 2007 by the Mexican Association on Aviation life and physical sciences, the short-term al- Sheraton and Marriott Hotels Medicine,A,C. General Theme: Advances in location of resources needed is also modest -- New Orleans Clinical Aerospace Medicine. For addi- less than 1 percent of the total NASA budget. tional information,please contact: The National Research Council is the May 11-15, 2008 www.amma.org.mx or principal operating arm of the National Sheraton and Hilton Hotels [email protected] Academy of Sciences and the National Boston, MA April 22-26, 2007, Dayton, OH. Academy of Engineering. It is a private, non- International Symposium on Aviation profit institution that provides science advice May 3-7, 2009 Psychology: “Airspace as a Cognitive under a congressional charter. . Westin Bonaventure Hotel System.” For more info, visit Copies of An Assessment of Balance in Los Angeles, CA www.wright.edu/isap. NASA's Science Programs are available from

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2006 Award Winners of the Aerospace Medical Association Honors Night Ceremonies of the 77th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Aerospace Medical Association were held May 18, 2006, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, FL. Fifteen awards for outstanding contributions in aviation and space medicine were presented. The presentations were made by Prof. Michael Bagshaw, president of the Aerospace Medical Association. The winners were recommended by the Awards Committee, chaired by Andrew Bellenkes, and approved by the Executive Committee of the Aerospace Medical Association.

Air National Guard Assistant to the Command Surgeon Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB, IL 1993-96; and the Air National Guard Assistant to the Surgeon General USAF/Deputy Surgeon General for Air National Guard Affairs, 1997-2000. He retired from military service in LOUIS H. BAUER FOUNDERS 2000 with the rank of major general. AWARD Dr. Whinnery is an NAUI certified SCUBA diver. He has extensive flight experience as a flight surgeon and James E. Whinnery, Maj. Gen.(Ret.), has been an experimental research subject with 15 years Ph.D., MAT, M.D., FAsMA, F.A.C.C., of acceleration research experience (highest G-level +12 FAIC, FANGFS Gz x 60 s, 32 G-LOC episodes, 3750 runs); as well as chemical defense, hypobaric and hyperbaric stress, ther- This award was established to honor Louis H. Bauer, M.D., founder of the Aerospace Medical Association. It is given annually for the most signifi- mal stress, flight test and development research. cant contribution in aerospace medicine. It is sponsored by the Jefferson Dr. Whinnery has taught at institutions such as C. Davis Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center. Texas Christian University, USAFSAM, Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA, and at the Air National James E. Whinnery, Maj. Gen.(Ret.), Ph.D., MAT, Guard Fighter Surgeons Course. He has served on the M.D., FAsMA, F.A.C.C., FAIC, FANGFS, was presented Editorial Board of Aviation, Space, and Environmental the 2006 Louis H. Bauer Founders Award. Dr. Medicine, and has been a guest reviewer for the Journal of Whinnery’s theory for the basis of acceleration induced Applied Physiology and the Journal of Cardiac Rehabilitation. loss of consciousness (G-LOC) is one of the most signifi- He has over 200 publications, preprints, abstracts, book cant contributions to aviation medicine. It elucidated the chapters and invited lectures, and has 11 television cred- event as a syndrome, not a symptom; it presented G- its to his name. LOC as a protective mechanism; and it quantified it so He has been the President of the Life Sciences and that it can potentially be predicted and, therefore, lives Biomedical Engineering Branch of the Aerospace can be saved. Additionally, his research on the neuro- Medical Association (AsMA) and is a Fellow of AsMA, physiological basis of unconsciousness has been critical the American College of Cardiology, the American to the design, development, testing, and delivery of Institute of Chemists, and the Alliance of Air National hardware, software, and methods to enhance the U.S. Guard Flight Surgeons. He is also a Life Member of the Air Force and Navy missions. He has shown unequaled National Guard Association of Texas, and a member of dedication to the aviation community, demonstrated a the American Chemical Society and the American depth and breadth of expertise in military and civilian Association for the Advancement of Science. aerospace medicine, and had an unrelenting interest in His numerous awards include AsMA’s Arnold D. the professional development of those around him. Tuttle Award in both 1981 and 1988, the Sustained Dr. Whinnery earned a B.S. in Chemistry in 1968 Superior Performance Award from the Department of from West Texas State University, then a Ph.D. in the Air Force, Air National Guard Flight Surgeon of the Physical Chemistry and an M.A.T. in Chemistry in 1972 Year, the Commanding Officer and Technical Directors at Texas Christian University. He received his M.D. in Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement from the 1975 from the University of Texas. He took the Flight Naval Air Development Center, the Scientific Surgeon’s Course in 1975, then a course in Global Achievement Award from the Alliance of Air National Medicine the following year, both at the USAF School of Guard Flight Surgeons, Honorary Doctor of the State Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM). He served his resi- Scientific Research Test Institute in Moscow, Russia, dency in Internal Medicine at Wilford Hall USAF AsMA’s Theodore C. Lyster Award in 1996. In 1998, the Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base, TX, from James E. Whinnery Aerospace Medicine Lecture was es- 1976 to 1977. In 1979, he continued his education with a tablished in his honor by the Alliance of Air National course in Hyperbaric Medicine at USAFSAM. His educa- Guard Flight Surgeons. He received the 1999 George E. tion has continued throughout his career. Schafer Award from the Society of USAF Flight His research experience is extensive, starting in pri- Surgeons for lifetime contributions and accomplishments vate industry and continuing throughout his military in aerospace medicine and the Professional Excellence service. He served as Chief, Acceleration Effects Award from the Life Sciences and biomedical Laboratory, Crew Technology Division, at USAFSAM be- Engineering Branch of AsMA. He also has many military tween 1983 and 1987. From 1987-1995, he held the posi- decorations including the Legion of Merit with one oak tion of Chief Aeromedical Scientist at the Naval Air leaf cluster; Meritorious Service Medical with three oak Development Center in Warminster, PA. He was the Air leaf clusters; Ari Force Commendation Medal with one Surgeon, National Guard Bureau, the Pentagon, 1991-93; See WHINNERY, p. 774.

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WHINNERY, from p. 773. fighter aircraft. He has published articles on high sus- oak leaf cluster; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, tained Gz physiology, flying performance after G-LOC, National Defense Service Medal with service star; and evaluation of operational medications and their impact the Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with five on psychomotor performance, fatigue management, and oak leaf clusters. the role of melatonin and phototherapy as countermea- Dr. Whinnery currently serves as Manager of the sures for fatigue and for circadian entrainment to Aerospace Medical Research Division at the Federal counter jetlag/shiftlag. He has also participated in the Aviation Administration Civil Aerospace Medical development of the STING life-support system. Institute in Oklahoma City, OK. His contributions to avi- A member of AsMA since 1980, he is a past member ation medicine span the civilian, academic, industrial of the executive committee of the Association of Medical and military domains. His ability to blend these interests Technologists. Paul is an A.C.U.C. certified diver, a Ship has resulted in a unique global understanding of avia- Diving Officer in the Canadian Forces, and a multi-en- tion medicine that has benefited our community through gine rated commercial pilot. innovative thinking in scientific research.

ARNOLD D. TUTTLE AWARD KENT K. GILLINGHAM AWARD

Michel A. Paul, M.Sc. William B. Albery, Ph.D.

Established in memory of Col. Arnold D. Tuttle, USAF, MC. Awarded annually for original research that has made the most significant contribution This award was established and sponsored by the AMST Group of toward the solution of a challenging problem in aerospace medicine and Companies in Austria and the United Kingdom to honor the memory of which was published in Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine. Kent K. Gillingham, M.D., Ph.D. The award is presented annually to an Sponsored by Wyle Laboratories. individual who has made a significant contribution in the field of spatial disorientation and situational awareness related to flight. Michel A. Paul, M.Sc., received the 2006 Arnold D. William B. Albery, Ph.D., received the 2006 Kent Tuttle Award for his role as the lead author of the article Gillingham Award for his nearly 20 years of spatial dis- “Motion-Sickness Medications for Aircrew: Impact on orientation research for the U.S. Air Force. A personal Psychomotor Performance” (Aviat Space Environ Med friend of the late Dr. Gillingham, he is considered the Air 2005; 76:560-5). This article presented the results of a Force’s top expert in spatial disorientation (SD) and has study on the effects of various anti-motion-sickness been a researcher, lecturer, technical leader, prolific au- drugs on psychomotor performance. The study also de- thor, and presenter of SD research. He has developed the termined whether adding pseudoephedrine or d-am- pilot attitude perception technology, called the spatial phetamine to promethazine would ameliorate its ad- orientation retention device (SORD), which will save verse effects on performance. millions of dollars lost to spatial disorientation. SORD A native of Canada, Paul graduated from Queen’s combines multi-sensory cues with helmet-mounted sym- University in 1974 with a B.A. in Arts and Sciences and a bology to increase aircraft attitude information to the B.Sc. in Life Sciences. In 1983, he earned an M.Sc. in aero- pilot when it is needed. space physiology/performance psychology from York Born in Dayton, OH, William Albery graduated from University. While he was attending Queen’s University, Kettering Fairmont West High School in 1965. He re- Paul performed physical testing and chemical analysis ceived his B.S. degree in systems engineering from for Research and Development at DuPont of Canada Wright State University in Dayton in 1971 and his M.S. until 1968. From 1968-1970, he conducted neutron gener- in biomedical engineering from Ohio State University in ator research under the auspices of A.E.C.L. in the 1976. He earned his Ph.D. in biomedical sciences from Department of Metallurgy at Queen’s University. From Wright State in 1987. 1970-1972, he served in Queen’s University’s Dr. Albery became an electronics engineer in the Air Department of Internal Medicine preserving vital body Force Human Resources Laboratory (AFHRL) in 1971. organs and limbs for transplant. In 1972, he began work He was a project engineer on the Advanced Simulator in the Perinatal Intensive Care Unit in the Department of for Undergraduate Pilot Training at Williams AFB, AZ, Obstretrics and Gynecology at Kingston General from 1972 to 1975. He served as Motion and Force Hospital. He remained there until 1977, when he joined Simulation Task Manager from 1975-1978, and in 1979 the Pressure Physiology Section of Aerospace and Deep- was appointed Program Manager for the Advanced Sea Diving Physiology in the Department of National Tactical Air Combat Simulation project. In 1981, Dr. Defence, Defence Research and Development Canada. Albery left AFHRL for a position at HQ Air Force In his present position, Paul is a member of a Logistics Command, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, and in “Phoenix” team to evaluate existing life support equipment and develop new life-support systems for new See ALBERY, p. 775.

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ALBERY, from p. 774. Korean Airlines and first President of the Korean Aerospace Medical Association. This Award is presented annually to a member who has made 1982 he accepted a position at the Armstrong Aerospace outstanding contributions to international aerospace medicine. The award Medical Research Laboratory. Dr. Albery is currently was established and is sponsored by the Korean Aerospace Medical Senior Electronics Engineer and Team Leader, Association. Maneuvering Acceleration, with the Biodynamics and Acceleration Branch, Biodynamics and Protection General Robert Auffret, FAF(Ret.), M.D., Ph.D., was Division, Human Effectiveness Directorate, AFRL, posthumously awarded the 2006 Won Chuel Kay Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (one of the longest job titles Award. He was honored for his more than 50 years of ever!) international service in both military and civilian avia- He was the Technical Manager of the USAF’s SDCM tion. He specialized in research on human engineering (spatial disorientation countermeasures) program. He and acceleration and taught many students. He was the and his team had the goal of reducing the number of author of more than 200 papers on aeromedical topics, Class A mishaps due to SD. He was selected for the vibration, protection against acceleration, biodynamics Gillingham award because of his outstanding leadership of ejection, clinical aviation medicine, airline pilot med- through the advancement of both SDCM training and ical examination, commercial pilot workload, human technology development, which obviously have had a performance at altitude, and supersonic flight. He per- significant effect on the Class A SD mishap rate, which sonally tested protective equipment and even suffered has dropped to just 1/3 of the rate prior to 2000. a spinal injury testing an ejection seat. Recently, Dr. Albery and his team have been promoting Dr. Auffret earned his M.D. from the University of in-flight demonstrations of illusions to USAF pilots. Paris in 1955. The following year, he trained in aero- These demos are very powerful and impress upon the space medicine at the Centre d’Etudes et de Medicin pilot how easy it is to have unrecognized spatial disori- Aeronautique in Paris. From 1956-57, he served as entation. In the future, the monitoring of pilots’ EEGs Medical Officer for paratroopers in Algeria. In 1958, he may lead to the possibility of recognizing electronically joined the Test Flight Center as a flight surgeon, and when a pilot is disoriented. Over the past 5 yr, Dr. then spent a year serving as a fighter pilot at Meknes, Albery has been active in developing the DES centrifuge Morocco. He was an experienced fighter and test pilot into an SD research device, implementing vestibular and with over 4000 pilot-hours in 60 different aircraft, with visual illusions on the device and taking advantage of its 1500 of those hours having been during test flights. multi-axis, precise control features. From 1960-63, he was Head of the Human Dr. Albery is a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Engineering Section of the Test Flight Center. In 1968, Association (AsMA), and a member of the SAFE he was appointed head of the Center’s Acceleration Association. Within AsMA, he has served on the Center. He then went on to become Assistant to the Scientific Program and Awards Committees. He is a Head of Medical Services in 1971 and Head of Medical member of the Aerospace Human Factors Association Services in 1973. In 1972, he received his Ph.D. in and the Aerospace Physiologists Society, a past president Human Biology from the University of Paris. He retired of the Life Sciences and Biomedical Engineering Branch, from the French Air Force in 1988 after 37 years of ser- and the organizer of an International Acceleration vice to become the Head of the Medical Department at Research Workshop. His awards include the Harry G. Aeroports de Paris. Moseley Award from AsMA, the Harry G. Armstrong Dr. Auffret’s commitment to international aerospace Award for Scientific Excellence, and the Outstanding medicine is evident by his memberships and awards Alumni Achievement Award from Wright State. He was from many renowned international organizations. As a also named the Air Force System Command’s member of NATO/AGARD panel and chair of the Outstanding Civilian (Senior Category) in 1988. Biodynamic committee, he attended 25 international Dr. Albery has authored or co-authored over 70 tech- meeting. He was a member, selector, chancellor, vice- nical papers, reports, abstracts, and one book chapter. He president and president of the International Academy of has three Air Force inventions, one U.S. Statutory Aviation and Space Medicine, attending 29 international Invention Registration, and two U.S. Patents pending. congresses. He was an honorary member of the Korean He has been honored by the State Scientific Research Aerospace Medicine Association and received their Test Institute of Aerospace Medicine in Russia, and is a Chang Memorial Award. He was also a member of JAA National Research Council Associateship Program and was chair of the working group on air passenger Advisor. health issues for the European Civil Aviation Conference. He was a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association, and a member of the French Civil Aviation Board. He was also a founding member and Past President of the French Aerospace Medicine Society. Dr. Auffret’s awards included the Eric Liljencrantz WON CHUEL KAY AWARD Award from the Aerospace Medical Association, the French Aerospace Medicine Society Award, the French Gen. Robert Auffret, FAF(Ret.), M.D., Aeronautics Medal, the Silver Medal for Scientific Ph.D. (Posthumously) Achievement, the Medal of Honor of the French Air Force Medical Corp, Chevalier of the French Legion of Established by the Korean Aerospace Medical Honor, and Officer in the French National Order of Association in honor of Won Chuel Kay, M.D., the former Surgeon General of the Korean Air Merit. Force, founder and first Medical Director of

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rector of both the Japanese Society for Occupational Health and of the Japan Society of Aerospace and Environmental Medicine. He holds the 1st Research Encouragement Award of the Japan Society of Aerospace and Environmental Medicine. Dr. Kaji is board-certified by the Japanese Society of BOOTHBY-EDWARDS AWARD Internal Medicine, the Japanese Association of Infectious Diseases, and the Japan Society of Aerospace and Masanobu Kaji, M.D., Ph.D. Environmental Medicine. He holds a private pilot license and is an AME. In addition to his medical license, he Established in memory of Walter M. Boothby, M.D., pioneer aviation med- holds a license as an industrial hygiene consultant. icine researcher, and Howard K. Edwards, M.D., clinical practitioner of aviation medicine, this award is presented annually for outstanding research and/or clinical practice directed at the promotion of health and prevention of disease in professional airline pilots. (The separate Boothby and Edwards Awards were given annually 1961–73, and then alternately until 1985.) Sponsored by Harvey W. Watt and Company.

Masanobu Kaji, M.D., Ph.D., was the 2006 recipient of the Boothby-Edwards Award. He was honored for his dedication to the protection and promotion of health and prevention of diseases in professional airline pilots. He is JOHN PAUL STAPP AWARD Vice President, Medical Council, Medical Services, Japan Airlines International, Tokyo, Japan, and Associate Francis S. “Ted” Knox, III, Ph.D. Professor, Jikei University, School of Medicine. As a specialist in infectious disease, he took a special interest in This award was established and sponsored by Environmental Tectonics Corporation to honor Col. John Paul Stapp, leading a team of colleagues in research on Heliobacter USAF(Ret.). The award is given annually to recognize outstanding contri- pylori and peptic ulcer disease. His publications and pre- butions in the field of aerospace biomechanics and to promote progress in sentations on the subject of the health of professional air- protection from injury resulting from ejection, vibration, or impact. line pilots are serving as international guidelines. Dr. Kaji’s outstanding career encompasses 25 yr of Francis S. “Ted” Knox, III, Ph.D., was the recipient of airline medical practice, always dedicated to the health the 2006 John Paul Stapp Award for his 35 years of con- and well-being of aircrew. In parallel with his airline tributions to the field of aerospace biomechanics and his medical practice, his has maintained his academic affilia- promotion of progress in protection from injury resulting tion with Jikei University. from ejection and impact. He has performed research Born in the Fukuokoa Prefecture in Japan, Dr. Kaji and development in the fields of aircraft escape systems, graduated from the Jikei University School of Medicine helmet-mounted systems, and impact injury criteria. His with an M.D. in 1979. He served an internship at Jikei promotion of an earpiece accelerometer that records University Hospital for 1 yr, then attended post-graduate head accelerations and motion has revolutionized the school at Jikei University, graduating in 1986 with a auto racing industry. He is credited with the develop- Ph.D. While he was attending school, he served as ment of the “Knox Box,” a mass properties standard that Medical Director for Japan Airlines from 1979 to 1990. In is used by helmet mounted hardware manufacturers 1984, he served as Clinical Assistant and then Research worldwide. Associate of the 2nd Department of Medicine at the Jikei Dr. Knox is currently Principal Scientist in the University School of Medicine. From 1990-1992, he was Biomechanics Branch of the Air force Research Medical Director at the Flight Crew Medical Services Laboratory, conducting research on the measured re- Department at Japan Airlines and then Medical Director sponses of human volunteers and racecar drivers during of Medical Services from 1992-1996. impact events, and further developing his burn predic- From 1992-2003, Dr. Kaji was an Assistant Professor tion model, used by the Joint Strike Fighter. at Jikei University School of Medicine. During this pe- Dr. Knox earned a B.A. degree in biology from riod, from 1996 to 2003, he also held the position of Chief Brown University in 1963, an M.S. degree in physiology Medical Director of Medical Services at Japan Airlines. In from Iowa State in 1966, and a Ph.D. with majors in 2003, he became Vice President of the Medical Council, physiology and biomedical engineering from the Medical Services at Japan Airlines. That same year, he University of Illinois at the Medical Center in Chicago in was also promoted to Associate Professor at Jikei 1971. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Army from University. 1970-1973 at the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Lab Dr. Kaji is a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical (USAARL), Ft. Rucker, AL, as Chief of the Association. He is also a member of the Airlines Medical Bioinstrumentation Branch. From 1973 to 1980, he served Directors Association, where he has served on the as an Assistant and then Associate Professor of Executive Council; a member of the International Neurophysiology in the Physiology and Biophysics Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine; the Civil Department of Louisiana State University School of Aviation Medical Association; the Japanese Society of Medicine in Shreveport, LA. Internal Medicine; the Japanese Society of While at LSU, he worked on evoked potentials and Environmental Infections; and the Japanese Association developed a burn injury prediction model. He then re- of Infectious Diseases. He is a member, councilor, and di- turned to USAARL where he researched onboard oxy- See KNOX, p. 777.

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KNOX, from p. 776. FAA’s Accident Prevention Program and has won ac- gen generation systems, physiological and psychological claim as an Accident Prevention Counselor-of-the-Year effects of NBC defense ensembles on combined arms for two FAA organizations. He also has a long history crews, effects of drugs on aviator performance, integra- of contributing to aviation safety through his role as tion of smart stretcher technology into a medical infor- one of the first-ever USAF Bomber Pilot-Physicians, by mation net for the battlefield, and burn injury models. defining a new in-flight visual illusion, and by con- From 1986-1987, he served as Army Fellow at Bell tributing extensively to aviation safety research. Laboratories working on physiological time series. Recently, Col. Mapes has been an international leader In 1989, he accepted a promotion and moved from with regard to the issue of controlled flight into terrain the Army to the Air Force when he became the Chief of (CFIT) mishaps. His leadership and vision in this area the Escape and Impact Protection Branch in the have resulted in a paradigm shift for this important de- Armstrong Aeromedical Research Laboratory at Wright- bate. Patterson AFB, OH. Ted’s group at initiated pioneering Col. Mapes’ strong record for promoting aviation joint research with Russia on the K-36 ejection seat under safety is evident as he has served on numerous USAF the Air Force CREST program. Ted is credited with the accident boards and chaired the Air Force Surgeon development of the renowned “Knox Box.” The box es- General’s Human Performance Enhancement tablishes criteria for ejection-safe (catapult phase) head- Functional Area Working Group. By recognizing the in- wear for pilot ejections from aircraft. His group also de- flight visual illusion called “cell-turning illusion” dur- velops standards for female aircrew. Recently he has ing formation flight, he has doubtlessly saved lives and successfully promoted the use of a triaxial accelerometer aircraft. An excellent speaker, he has chaired sessions system, capable of measuring head acceleration and moon topics from CFIT to aviation safety/human factors. tion in high-impact crashes. The device has been applied Col. Mapes was born in The Dalles, OR, and hails to professional racing and even boxing. The recordings from Oscoda, MI. He graduated from the U.S. Air Force are helping to develop prediction criteria for the poten- Academy with a B.Sc. degree in Life Sciences and be- tial of brain injury topilots, auto racers, and boxers. came a rated military pilot at Craig AFB, Selma, AL. He Dr. Knox has served as president of the Wright was an Outstanding Graduate of B-52 Combat Crew Brothers Chapter of the SAFE Association, was the 1996- Training at Castle AFB, CA, and a Distinguished 1997 president of the Life Sciences and Biomedical Graduate of Squadron Officer School at Maxwell AFB, Engineering Branch of the Aerospace Medical AL. He has served the United States for over a third of Association, and is a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical a century, including duty as an Air Force Command Association. He has over 50 publications and 80 presen- Pilot in B-52s and as a T-37B Instructor Pilot with over tations to his credit. 3000 military flying hours accrued. Some of his previous honors include the Fritz Russ A widely recognized operational physician, Col. Award in Biomedical Engineering (2000) - Dayton Mapes was awarded the Malcolm Grow Award in 1993 Chapter of IEEE, Elected Fellow, Aerospace Medical for being the USAF Flight Surgeon of the Year by the Association, (1998), Harry G. Mosley Award, Aerospace Society of USAF Flight Surgeons. The National Medical Association (1997), and Outstanding Senior Aeronautic Association and the Secretary of the Air Scientist/Engineer, SAFE Association (1994). Force recognized him with the other four members of the B-52 crew of Griff 21 for the Most Outstanding Military Flight of the Year with the award of the Mackay Trophy in 1993. Serving in a pilot role, he and his crew saved a B-52 after multiple in-flight failures where some engines caught fire and eventually burned off of the wing, with a massive hydraulics failure as well. Remarkably, both plane and crew survived. Col. Mapes holds both an Airline Transport Pilot HARRY G. MOSELEY AWARD Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration Col. Peter B. Mapes, USAF, MC, CFS and a Certified Instrument Flight Instructor Certificate. He has logged nearly 10,000 hours as a pilot including over 3000 hours of flight instruction given and volun- Established in memory of Col. Harry G. tarily serves as an Aviation Medical Examiner. He Moseley, USAF, MC, in recognition of his material contributions to flight graduated from the Uniformed Services University of safety. It is given annually for the most outstanding contribution to flight safety. Sponsored by Lockheed-Martin Corporation. the Health Sciences with both Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health Degrees. He is a Chief Flight Col. Peter B. Mapes, USAF, MC, CFS, was the recipi- Surgeon with 1000 military flight surgeon hours logged ent of the Harry G. Moseley Award for 2006. He was who is board-certified in both Aerospace and recognized for his leadership role in the fight for im- Occupational Medicine. He is a Fellow of the provements in many areas related to aviation safety. He Aerospace Medical Association and has served as currently serves as the Pilot Physician assigned to the Chairman of Membership and Scientific Program Panel Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Chair. He is a Past President of the International AFB, OH. He is an expert aviation epidemiologist who Association of Military Flight Surgeon Pilots. He has has developed a means of accurately forecasting the extensive flying and medical experience including tours losses of both aircraft and people in aviation mishaps. in operations, command, staff and research. He holds Col. Mapes has contributed significantly to the See MAPES, p. 778

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MAPES, from p. 777. Association (AsMA) and has been a member of AsMA’s an adjunct faculty position in Military and Emergency Council, its Education and Training Committee, the Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Scientific Program Committee, and of the committee that Health Sciences, F. Edward Heber School of Medicine. selected the Tuttle award recipient. He is also a charter member of the American Society of Aerospace Medicine Specialists and served as both the Secretary/Treasurer and then President of AsMA’s Space Medicine Branch. He has served in a variety of positions for the Civil Aviation Medical Association and was President of the Canadian Society of Aviation Medicine. Dr. Dodge’s awards include the Ross McFarland Student Paper Award from AsMA’s Life Sciences and Biomedical Engineering Branch, the Julian Ward THEODORE C. LYSTER AWARD Memorial Award and the John A. Tamisiea Award from AsMA, the CLICKIT Award from the Wright State Robin E. Dodge, M.D. University Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Board of Trustees Award from the Civil Aviation Medical This award was established to honor the memory of Brig. Gen. Theodore Association. C. Lyster, the first Chief Surgeon, Aviation Section, United States Signal Corps. It is given annually for outstanding achievement in the general field of aerospace medicine. Sponsored by Lockheed-Martin Space Operations.

Robin E. Dodge, M.D., received the 2006 Theodore C. Lyster Award from the Aerospace Medical Association. He was recognized for his significant contributions to aerospace medicine over the past 25 years. He has contributed to civil aviation medical policy both in Canada SIDNEY D. LEVERETT, JR. and the U.S., and has supported education by serving as ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AWARD a member of the Residency Advisory Committee for the Air Force and Navy Residencies in Aerospace Medicine. Victor A. Convertino, Ph.D. He has also published extensively and has served as a consultant to several national organizations. Established in memory of Sidney D. Leverett, Jr., Dr. Dodge earned a B.Sc. in science and biology in Ph.D., this Environmental Science Award is presented annually to an indi- 1972 from the University of New Brunswick and an vidual who has made a significant contribution in the field of environmental medicine through a publication in Aviation, Space and Environmental M.D. degree from Memorial University in St. John’s, Medicine, or by activities conducted in support of aerospace systems op- Newfoundland, in 1976. Following his graduation, he eration. Sponsored by Environmental Tectonics Corporation. spent 2 years in an internship at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta from 1976 to 1978. He Victor A. Convertino, Ph.D., was awarded the 2006 then earned an M.S. from Wright State University in Sidney D. Leverett, Jr., Environmental Science Award for Dayton, OH, in 1981. He also served a residency in aero- his role as lead author for the article “Inspiratory space medicine at Wright State from 1980-1982. Resistance as a Potential Treatment for Orthostatic Dr. Dodge served as an Assistant Clinical Professor Intolerance and Hemorrhagic Shock” (Aviat Space at Wright State in the Department of Community Environ Med 2005; 76:319-25). In this paper, Convertino Medicine from 1982 to 1988. In 1988, he became an et al. investigated the use of an impedance threshold de- Assistant Professor and the Assistant Director of the vice to increase blood flow to the heart, lungs, and brain Aerospace Medicine Program. From 1993 until 2003, he in a variety of experimental conditions. The paper pro- was the Associate Director of that program, and also vided evidence to support the use of inspiratory resis- served as an Associate Professor, a position he still holds. tance as a countermeasure to circulatory collapse caused He is board-certified in aerospace medicine by the by orthostatic intolerance and hemorrhagic shock. American Board of Preventive Medicine. Dr. Convertino is currently a senior research physiol- From 1978 to 1980, Dr. Dodge was in general prac- ogist at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at tice in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. He also served as Fort Sam Houston, TX. In addition, he holds adjunct pro- an Aviation Medical Officer, Acting Director, and then fessor positions on the faculty of six universities and at Deputy Director of Civil Aviation Medicine for Health the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine. He has and Welfare Canada in Ottawa from 1982 to 1988. He is been especially dedicated to the academic training and currently a member of the medical staff at Good development of graduate students and junior scientists Samaritan Hospital and a member of the Wright State and worked with the Director of NASA Life Sciences University Physicians. Additionally, he serves as a con- and the ACSM foundation to establish the ACSM sultant and medical investigator for NTI, Inc., in Dayton, Foundation NASA Space Physiology Graduate Student OH. He has also been serving as a Consultant on the Research Fellowship. Occupational Health working Group for NASA’s He received baccalaureate degrees in Mathematics Aerospace Medicine Division and on the Natinal Board and Physical Education at the California State University of Medical Examiners and the American Board of at San Jose, and a Masters degree in Exercise Science and Preventive Medicine Exam Committee. a Ph.D. degree in Physiology at the University of Dr. Dodge is a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical See CONVERTINO, p. 779.

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CONVERTINO, from p. 778. ceived the 1982 ACSM New Investigator Award, the California at Davis. His professional career has taken 1985 AsMA Ellingson Literary Award, the 1986 ACSM him to positions at NASA’s Ames Research Center, the Visiting Scholar Award, USAF Scientific Achievement Stanford University School of Medicine, the University Awards (1996-1998), 2003 Research Citation Award from of Arizona, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, and the U.S. the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and the 2006 Air Force Research Laboratory before assuming his pre- ACSM Citation Award. sent position. Dr. Convertino is a contributor to many areas of research including: regulation of plasma volume during acute and chronic exercise; interrelationship of plasma volume and electrolytes with adaptation to microgravity and thermoregulation during heat and exercise expo- sures; effect of acute and chronic exercise on blood pressure regulation and orthostatic competence; development ERIC LILJENCRANTZ AWARD of exercise training and countermeasures for astronauts and crew members of high-performance aircraft; and physiological adaptation to varying gravity environ- David Gradwell, B.Sc., Ph.D., ments. Perhaps his most important work is his current re- M.B.Ch.B, D.Av.Med., FRCP, FRAeS search designed to develop decision-support algorithms and therapeutic devices to advance the capabilities of The Eric Liljencrantz award was established in memory of CDR Eric Liljencrantz, MC, USN, whose brilliant career in aviation medicine was combat medics to save lives of battlefield casualties. Dr. cut short by his death in an airplane accident in 1942. It is given annually Convertino has successfully collaborated with nationally to honor excellence as an educator in aerospace medicine, or basic re- and internationally recognized scientists from more than search into the problems of acceleration, altitude, or weightlessness. 20 different laboratories. He has published over 200 peer- Sponsored by The Aerospace Medical Association. reviewed manuscripts, invited reviews, and chapters in the scientific literature. He has delivered more than 65 Group Captain David P. Gradwell, B.Sc., Ph.D., scientific papers at professional meetings and more than M.B.Ch.B., D.Av.Med., FRCP, FRAeS, RAF, was the 2006 120 invited presentations and lectures to medical, scien- recipient of the Eric Liliencrantz Award. He was recog- tific, and lay groups in 34 states and 14 countries. nized for his excellence in aerospace medicine education Dr. Convertino serves on the editorial boards of four and research. Since 1986 when first posted to the United international journals and has reviewed more than 300 Kingdom’s Royal Air Force Institute of Aviation manuscripts for 25 scientific journals. He has served as Medicine at Farnborough, he has been instrumental in an invited member on numerous NASA Working all aspects of education and research and has also been a Groups for development of countermeasures for space key lecturer to the U.S. Air Force Residency in Aerospace flight, including as a member of the National Space Medicine program. His accomplishments have ranged Biomedical Research Institute External Advisory from instructing students undertaking the Royal College Council, and as a consultant to the United States of Physicians’ Diploma in Aviation Medicine to being a Department of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and guest lecturer to the German, Polish, and Australian Air Surgery during Operation Desert Storm. In 1992, he was Forces, to being a master’s degree examiner at King’s invited to testify to the Presidential Commission on the College. Assignment of Women to the Military. He has served as Although Group Captain Gradwell grew up in a member of study sections for the National Institute of Cornwall, in the southwest of England, he went to uni- Health and American Institute of Biological Sciences. versity in Scotland where he first graduated from the Dr. Convertino has been actively involved in the University of Dundee with a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physiology Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) since becoming in 1976. He then entered the medical school there, gradu- a member in 1980. He was elected an AsMA fellow in ating M.B. Ch.B. in 1981. After house officer posts in 1993, and has served as a member of its journal editorial Ninewells Teaching Hospital, he undertook a rotational board and on numerous scientific program committees. training scheme in internal medicine. Thereafter, he Over the past 30 years, Dr. Convertino has attended 26 joined the Royal Air Force in 1984, specializing in avia- AsMA meetings in which he’s presented papers in 24 tion medicine. An initial posting to a fighter station was slide sessions, 10 invited panel presentations, and served followed by a posting to the Royal Air Force (RAF) as chair of 6 scientific sessions. He has authored or co- Institute of Aviation Medicine, Farnborough, to begin authored 45 papers in Aviation, Space, and Environmental specialist training. Within 2 years he had gained a Medicine, and participated as a member of the AsMA Diploma in Aviation Medicine and was working on as- Writing Committee for the Bellagio Report on pects of altitude life support systems, including those for Cardiovascular Risks to Space Flight. Dr. Convertino is the Harrier GR5 and then the Eurofighter. His related re- also a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine search into cardiovascular and respiratory physiology at (ACSM), where he has served on numerous committees, high altitude lead to his being awarded his Ph.D. in as an editorial board member of their journal, on the 1993. Later in the same year, he was appointed a Board of Trustees, and as Vice President. He is also a Consultant in Aviation Medicine at Farnborough and be- member of the American Physiological Society and 2007 came Head of the Altitude Life Support Division there. President of the International Society for Gravitational In addition to his research activities, David was re- Physiology. sponsible for a considerable part of the teaching in alti- Among other recognitions, Dr. Convertino has re- tude physiology and related subjects at what had, by See GRADWELL, p. 780.

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GRADWELL, from p. 779. Lt.Col. Lee H. Harvis, M.D., USAF, was presented then, become the RAF School of Aviation Medicine. He the 2006 Julian E. Ward Award for his superb academic also became involved in international activities through and professional leadership at the USAF School of NATO and the Air Standardization Coordinating Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM). Lt.Col. Harvis’ re- Committee. Invitations to teach in the United States and search into +Gz-induced arrhythmias in aircrew with Germany were followed by ones from Poland and the aortic insufficiency is an important contribution to Czech Republic. An honorary appointment to King’s aerospace medicine. As a pilot-physician, he has College London recognized his contribution to teaching brought a wealth of experience in Air Force rotary aviation medicine to students there, including, from wing operations to USAFSAM and his ongoing work 1999, those studying for the Diploma in Aviation on chlorine gas exposure and its effects on the pul- Medicine. monary system is a further demonstration of his acade- In 1998, when of the RAF Centre of Aviation mic excellence. Medicine at Henlow in Bedfordshire was formed, David Lt.Col. Harvis is currently the Commander of the became the RAF Consultant Adviser in his specialty and 51st Aerospace Medicine Squadron, 51st Fighter Wing, Head of Operational Aviation Medicine. In addition, he Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea (ROK). He commands has for some years been the Chairman of the Aviation a squadron of five flights, including 12 officers, 38 en- Medicine Group of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a listed, and 10 civilian personnel and manages an annual member of the International Academy of Aviation and budget of $500K. He directs operations involving flight Space Medicine. medicine, optometry, physiologic training, medical He has written on a wide range of topics including readiness, public health, bioenvironmental engineering, pulmonary hypertension, rapid decompression, high al- and health promotions. Additionally, he protects the titude physiology and patient fitness for flight. He has health, welfare, and morale of airmen as a member of contributed to textbooks on aviation medicine and now the Osan Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board. co-edits the standard U.K. textbook on the topic. Lt.Col. Harvis entered the Air Force on an ROTC Dr. Gradwell serves on a number of national and in- Scholarship to study aerospace engineering at the ternational advisory committees including The House of University of Michigan and was commissioned in 1985. Lords, The Department of Trade and Industry, The Royal He was awarded pilot wings in 1986 and served as an Aeronautical Society, and Working Party 61. He has been H-3 pilot and aircraft commander. He graduated in 1996 recognized for his contributions, receiving the Fox- from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Linton Memorial Award for contributions to flight safety, through the USAF Health Professions Scholarship and the Lady Cade Medal from The Royal College of Program and was a distinguished graduate at the USAF Surgeons, London. He was the 1999 Stewart Memorial Aerospace Medicine Primary Course and was the Chief Lecturer at the Royal Aeronautical Society. He received Resident, USAF Residency in Aerospace (2004) and Louis H. Bauer Award from the Aerospace Medical Occupational Medicine (2005), School of Aerospace Association in 2005 in recognition of his contributions to Medicine, Brooks City-Base, TX. aerospace medicine, particularly in the area of education. His teaching abilities have been utilized frequently He is a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association across the host of courses offered by USAFSAM. He was and the Royal Aeronautical Society, and was elected a a preceptor for the Aerospace Medicine Primary student Fellow the Royal College of Physicians in 2004. Dr. aircrew briefs and taught a block on rescue operations. Gradwell currently serves as a Board Member at Large He briefed rotary wing operations in the Medical Group on the AsMA Council and is a representative to the Commanders course and aircrew operational fatigue in Executive Committee, a member of the Scientific the triservice Global Medicine Course. As Chief Resident Program Committee, and is a reviewer, formally on the he fostered better communication across the training Editorial Board of Aviation, Space, and Environmental program, ensured flying billets for residents, and en- Medicine. hanced resident input regarding residency quality and educational opportunities. During his career, he served as a rescue liaison to the NASA Space Shuttle program and commanded the 66th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron in Operation Northern Watch. Following the events of “9/11,” he was assigned as the acting Director of Operations to the 66th Rescue Squadron, Nellis AFB, NV. In January 2002, he was de- ployed to Operation Enduring Freedom, where he established a forward operating base in Kandahar, JULIAN A. WARD AWARD Afghanistan, serving as the unit’s first Detachment Commander, and was awarded the Bronze Star. Lt.Col. Lee H. Harvis, M.D., USAF He completed his M.P.H. at Harvard in 2003 and while there lectured at the Kennedy School of Established and sponsored by the Society of Government on AF rescue capability in Operation U.S. Air Force Flight Surgeons in memory of its first member to lose his life in an aircraft accident, and to honor all flight surgeons whose lives are Enduring Freedom. He was also selected to serve on an lost in the pursuit of flying activities relating to the practice of aerospace expert working group to develop Harvard’s disaster pre- medicine. The award is given annually for superior performance and/or paredness and bioterrorism education Program. During outstanding achievement in the art and science of aerospace medicine his aerospace medicine practicum year Lt. Col. Harvis during residency training. published several articles including hypertrophic car- See HARVIS, p. 781.

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HARVIS, from p. 780. Professor, Embry-riddle University (1980-87), Adjunct diomyopathy and medical certification in the Federal Air lecturer at Florida International University (1988-90), and Surgeon Bulletin, and a “You’re the Flight Surgeon” arti- Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at Emory cle on essential thrombocytopenia. University (1990-present). Lt.Col. Harvis is board-certified in aerospace medi- Dr. Millett is a Diplomate of the National Board of cine, board-eligible in occupational medicine, and is one Medical Examiners, a Fellow of the Aerospace Medicine of the Air Force’s few pilot-physicians. A Senior Pilot Association (AsMA), a trustee of the Civil Aviation and Senior Flight Surgeon, he has more than 2300 hours, Medical Association, a member of the International including 60 plus combat hours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine, and a mem- His awards include the Bronze Star, the Meritorious ber of the Airlines Medical Directors Association Service Medal, the National Defense Medal with one (AMDA). He has served on many AsMA committees for star, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Global 35 years. He was chairman of the Air Transport Medicine War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Korean Committee for 5 years and chairman of arrangements Defense Service Medal. He is an Associate Fellow of the twice. He has been the chairman of the program and Aerospace Medical Association. arrangements three times for the AMDA. Dr. Millet’s previous awards include the Joint Services Commendation Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the FAA Flight Surgeon of the Year, the FAA Regional Employee of the Year, the FAA Spirit Award, several FAA Superior Accomplishment Awards, the CAMA President’s Award, and an Honorary Membership in Birds of a Feather. He has presented and authored numerous scientific papers on avia- JOHN A. TAMISIEA AWARD tion medicine. However, he is probably best remembered for his 1983 AsMA presentation on the “Mystery of the David P. Millett, M.D., M.P.H. Red Sweat.”

This award was established and sponsored by the Civil Aviation Medical Association in memory of John A. Tamisiea, M.D. The award is given annually to an aviation medical examiner or other individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the art and science of aviation medicine in its application to the general aviation field.

David P. Millett, M.D., M.P.H., received the 2006 John A. Tamisiea Award for his more than 30 years of dedicated service to aviation medicine. As a flight surgeon, MARY T. KLINKER AWARD Air Force medical officer, Embassy air attaché, senior aviation medical examiner, Director of Flight Medicine Dan Roper, RN, CEN, CFRN for Eastern Airlines, and FAA Regional Flight Surgeon for the past 13 years, he has adhered to the highest prin- Established by the Flight Nurse Section in 1968, this award became an of- ciples for the safe certification of aviators and staunchly ficial AsMA award in 1972. In 1978 it was renamed in memory of Mary supports aviation. T. Klinker, who was killed in a C-5A crash while performing a humanitar- ian mission. The award is given annually to recognize significant contri- A native of New York City, Virginia, New Jersey, and butions to, or achievements in, the field of aeromedical evacuation. Ohio, Dr. Millett received his undergraduate degree from Sponsored by the Aerospace Medical Association Denison University. He graduated from the Yale University School of Medicine in 1968. After medical Dan Roper, RN, CEN, CFRN, the Bioterrorism school, he spent 2 years as an assistant resident in Program Manager for Navajo County, Arizona, was rec- surgery at the Yale-New Haven Medical Center. He ognized with the 2006 Mary T. Klinker Award for his graduated from the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine commitment to aerospace medicine. He has positively in April 1971. He received his M.P.H. from Florida influenced many aerospace endeavors especially as a International University in 1987. flight nurse instructor and a member of the Department He served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force from of Defense Space Shuttle Support Team at White Sands. 1970-78, achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Countless physicians, nurses, physicians assistants, and Medical Corps. He served as Chief of Aviation Medicine medical technicians have relied on him for hands-on at Shaw AFB from 1975-78, thereafter remaining in the training in all aspects of critical and emergency patient reserves until 1990. From 1973-75 he served as the care. He commands an extensive range of military and Assistant Air Attaché and Post Medical Officer at the civilian aeromedical patient knowledge and has peace- American Embassy in Moscow. He was designated a time and combat military aeromedical evacuation exper- Senior Aviation Medical Examiner in 1978 and in the tise. same year became Director of Flight Medicine for Dan earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Eastern Air Lines, serving in that position until 1987. Arizona State University. He was an Air Force Institute After several years of private practice, he was chosen to of Technology Fellow from 1992-1995. Upon assignment be the FAA Regional Flight Surgeon for the Southern to Wilford Hall Medical Center in 1996 he completed the Region in 1990, and still holds that position today. Veterans Administration Intensive Care Course and Dr. Millett’s teaching positions included Adjunct See ROPER, p. 782.

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ROPER, from p. 781. annually for outstanding accomplishment in the psychological and worked in Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant. He then spychiatric aspects of aerospace medicine. Sponsored by Aeromedic transferred to the Level I Trauma Center at Wilford Hall. Innovations. He completed correspondence Squadron Officer School and a Nursing Service Management course at Sheppard Donald E. Hudson, Jr., M.D., M.P.H., received the AFB, TX. He is a graduate of the School of Aerospace 2006 Raymond F. Longacre Award on May 18 in Nursing's Flight Nurse and Battlefield Nurse courses. Orlando, FL, at Honors Night ceremonies at the 77th His graduate work has been in Nursing, and he is cur- Annual Scientific Meeting of the Aerospace Medical rently working on a Master of Emergency and Disaster Association. Dr. Hudson has dedicated his career to avia- Response from American Military University. His Ph.D. tion psychiatry and improving the psychological health dissertation was on the professional behaviors of eastern of airline pilots. He was the driving force in establishing United States flight nurses at the Kennedy Western and formalizing the airline industry Critical Incident University in Wyoming. He is a licensed Private Pilot. Response Program and the primary administrator of the He began his military career as a Fuels Specialist, HIMS program, an FAA-sponsored project to manage Nellis AFB, NV in 1984. He served as a Non- the educational program for treating airline pilots af- Commissioned Officer in Charge of Bulk flicted with the disease of alcoholism and/or drug de- Petroleum/Cryogenics Storage as Shemya AS, AK, and pendencies and safely integrating them back into the Luke AFB, AZ, prior to his commission. He served as a cockpit after successful recovery. He has been a steady C-130 and C-17 Flight Nurse Instructor, advocate for pilots’ mental health treatment programs 43th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, at Pope AFB, and work-rest scheduling issues, and his initiatives and NC. In 2002, he was transferred to Holloman AFB, NM, recommendations to aeromedical certification authorities where he became the Flight Commander of Medical for expanded options in treating psychiatric disease in Readiness/Education and Training. He was involved in pilots are being adopted worldwide as a standard for numerous operations including Operation Enduring safety and health. Freedom from October 2001 to April 2002 as a member From 1985-1987, Dr. Hudson studied fatigue effects of Joint Special Operations Task Force Dagger. He served of long-range flight operations while working with the as faculty for the Defense Medical Readiness Institute as USAF and NASA. Subsequently, he was appointed as a trauma instructor teaching essential war skills to Chairman of the FAA Aviation Rulemaking Advisory medics. He recently retired after 22 years of service. Committee on Flight-time/Duty-time. Since 1987, he has Dan Roper has been a recognized military leader and been active in educating numerous line pilots, airline contributed to many aerospace successes. He was the management officials, and EAP personnel on the recogni- 2003, 49th Medical Group's Company Grade Officer of tion, intervention, rehabilitation, and safe return of sub- the Year. In 2002 he received the Aerospace Nursing stance-abusing airline pilots. He assumed an administra- Society's Hans Krakauer Award as Junior Flight Nurse of tor role in addition to his education role in 1993, resulting the Year. He was recognized in 2005 as the recipient of in the implementation of similar programs internation- the Brigadier General Hoefly Award for significant con- ally. He has educated airline and union officials on the tributions to clinical flight nursing. He was a pioneering impact of disease and the optimum way of protecting pi- member of the Air Force's Pediatric Critical Care Air lots’ health, dignity, and careers in a safe manner. Transport Team which tested and trained on military Dr. Hudson is a 1978 graduate of the Mayo Medical and civilian aircraft. School and is certified by the American Board of Dan Roper has earned many awards and decorations Preventive Medicine in Aerospace Medicine. A native of including the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Missouri, he went through residency training in psychia- Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters, the try at the University of California, San Francisco, after Air Force Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clus- graduating from the Mayo Clinic and received extensive ters, the Combat Readiness Medal with one oak leaf training in the treatment of alcohol and drug dependen- cluster, the National Defense Service Medal with one oak cies. He then served 1 year as a resident instructor in leaf cluster, and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. He psychiatry at Boston University Hospital before entering was recently awarded the Healthcare Innovations Award active duty in 1982 as a Flight Surgeon in the U.S. Air at the February 2006 Tricare Conference. He has accumu- Force. He then served on active duty for 5 years, com- lated more than 3000 military and civilian flight hours in pleting residency training in aerospace medicine in 1985. numerous airframes. His last assignment on active duty was as a USAF/ NASA Exchange Flight Surgeon at the NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA. He joined the Aviation Medicine Advisory Service (AMAS) medical staff in 1987 and became the Director and ALPA Aero- medical Advisor in 1993. He continued his military career in the Colorado Air National Guard, serving for 6 years as the State Air Surgeon before leaving the Guard in 1998. Although no longer an active pilot, he holds an RAYMOND F. LONGACRE AWARD instrument rating and has amassed over 1400 flight hours since gaining his private pilot’s license at 17 years Donald E. Hudson, Jr., M.D., M.P.H. of age. Dr. Hudson is the Aeromedical Advisor for the Air Established to honor the memory of MAJ Raymond F. Longacre, MC, USA. It is given See HUDSON, p. 783.

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HUDSON, from p. 782. University, Dayton, OH. He is a graduate of the Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and the Director of University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Class of AMAS, located in Denver, CO. In his capacity as the 1956, and has a masters degree from UTMB with his the- ALPA Aeromedical Advisor, he is tasked with duties sis research conducted on the topic of blood coagulation. outside the purely clinical aspects of aerospace medicine He is certified in Preventive Medicine/Aerospace and has responded to hundreds of airline pilots facing Medicine by the American Board of Preventive psychological trauma and the full spectrum of psychi- Medicine. His professional history includes post-gradu- atric disease. In addition, he serves on several national ate clinical training at the U.S. Public Health Service and international committees and advisory bodies deal- Hospital, San Francisco, and 4 years as a Public Health ing with issue of fatigue in airline cockpits and, in this Service officer at the Center for Aging Research, National capacity, he has given presentations around the world on Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD. This experience was this topic. He has served two tenures as Chairman of the followed by 17 years in the Federal Aviation FAA Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) Administration, initially as Director of the FAA Civil on Flight Time/ Duty Time. He is an Associate Fellow of Aeromedical Research Institute, Oklahoma City, OK, and the Aerospace Medical Association and is a 1996 recipi- then as Chief of the FAA Aeromedical Applications ent of the Boothby-Edwards Award. Division, Washington, DC. Dr. Mohler became the founding Director in July 1978 of a new Aerospace Medicine Residency Program for physicians at Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, OH, and also served as Vice Chair of the Department of Community Health, positions he held until July 2004, when he was appointed as Emeritus. During his tenure, the program graduate nearly 100 physicians from 21countries, many of whom are now MARIE MARVINGT AWARD key personnel in the aerospace medicine activities of their home countries. Stanley R. Mohler, M.D., M.A. His studies continue to focus on pilot aging, performance and health aspects, including fatigue, pilot med- Established and sponsored by the French Aerospace Medical Association ical certification aspects, medication and alcohol effects in memory of Marie Marvingt (1875-1963), a pioneer French pilot and on pilot performance, airplane passenger health, and avi- surgical nurse who, for more than 50 years, actively and untiringly involved herself in the conception and development of air ambulance ser- ation accident causes. He consults with the FAA, NASA, vices and in the education of the general public regarding their use and and the aerospace industry. He holds the ATP pilot cer- benefits. The award is presented annually to honor excellence and innova- tificate, is an active flight instructor, and is an active FAA tion in aerospace medicine. Aviation Medical Examiner. He publishes his studies on aerospace safety topics in the scientific journals and in Stanley R. Mohler, M.D., M.A., received the 2006 publications for aircrew members, for example, those of Marie Marvingt Award during Honors Night cere- the Flight Safety Foundation. He also publishes on key monies at the 77th Annual Meeting of the Aerospace historical topics in aviation and space that have human Medical Association on May 18 in Orlando, FL. Dr. factors and aeromedical underpinnings. Mohler is a world-renowned scholar and educator who During 1983-84 Dr. Mohler served as President of excels in bringing to life and public attention the histori- the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA). A Fellow of cal background of aviation medicine. His sustained AsMA, he is a past recipient of the Theodore C. Lyster work in the history of aviation medicine has been exem- Award, the Louis H. Bauer Founders Award, the Harry plary, and his ability to weave that history into aeromed- G. Moseley Award, and the Walter M. Boothby Award. ical education while bringing it to life has been notable. He was also the 1998 Harry G. Armstrong lecturer and is His membership and chairmanship of the History and currently chair of AsMA’s History and Archives Archives Committee throughout the past 25 years has Committee. Other awards and honors include the Cecil led to an improved understanding of our heritage, and A. Brownlow publication award from the Flight Safety has produced an exceptional amount of exciting re- Foundation; the Strughold Award from the Space search. He has collected historic aeromedical informa- Medicine Branch of AsMA, the President’s Award from tion on the pioneering work of some key contributors to the Society of NASA Flight Surggeons, the Poberzny aviation, including Louis Bauer, Harry Armstrong, Wiley Award of EEA, and the Sharples Award from Aviation, Post, and the Wright brothers. In addition to his histori- Space and Environmental Medicine cal and educational work, he has been an ambassador for aerospace medicine in the international medical com- NEW Self-Assessment CD-ROM is here! munity. He has served on at lease 12 AsMA committees plus Council over the years. Throughout all of these ef- The newest version (third edition) of our forts, he has been primarily recognized as an educator very popular aerospace medicine self- without peer. He has published nearly 300 papers and evaluation. With both questions and an- served on the editorial boards of numerous peer-re- swers, it’s a great way to prepare for boards and viewed journals. He clearly epitomizes the wide-ranging other professional exams. $20, including shipping. To interests and sharp intellect which characterized Marie Marvingt. order your copy, contact Sheryl Kildall at (703) 739- Dr. Mohler is Professor Emeritus, Aerospace 2240, x 107; [email protected]. 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"There is, perhaps, more evidence to type garment; 0.26 ± 0.11 kg (0.57 ± 0.24 lb) This Month in Aerospace suggest that blackout is a retinal rather than with the full-body cooling patch (garment 2); Medicine History-- a cortical phenomenon. For example, the ob- and 0.52 ± 0.12 kg (1.15 ± 0.26 lb) with the servation that pressure on the eyeballs de- partial-coverage cooling patch (garment 3). July 2006 creases the G level at which blackout occurs Impedance plethysmography data showed By Walter Dalitsch III, M.D., M.P.H. and that decreased extraocular pressure in- an increase in leg blood flow when the work- creases the blackout level points very clearly ing muscles were not cooled by liquid flow to the eye rather than the brain. In our opin- (garment 3), and the arm blood flow re- Seventy-five Years Ago ion, present evidence is in favor of blackout mained unchanged whether or not there was The industrial medical department, job as a retinal rather than a cortical phenome- liquid cooling to the arms" (7). requirements, and physical health of the non" (4). Hemodynamic effects of lower tempera- worker (Philo, OH): "It is the duty of the Frequency of civil trans-Atlantic flight: "An ture and pressure (Southwestern Medical medical department to work helpfully and average of 86 civil airplanes flew across the School, Dallas, TX): "Six young healthy understandingly with other departments, but North Atlantic each day during July and male subjects were studied to evaluate the it must work unceasingly with a clear vision August of 1956, according to a CAA survey. use of whole body surface cooling (WBSC) as towards its goal. Precise data must be ob- This means that every 16 or 17 minutes a an antiorthostatic intervention. Previous tained that will result in forming a logical passenger plane took off on a transatlantic studies in our laboratory have demonstrated basis for practical recommendations. To be flight" (1). that perfusion of an Apollo cooling garment studied and applied, this data must be com- with 16ºC water produced a significant in- parable and free of all errors of unmeasured crease in stroke volume and decrease in heart judgment. Industrial medicine's progress and Twenty-five Years Ago rate at rest and during lower body negative success will ultimately depend upon how Form ratio, glidepath and the black hole pressure (LBNP). However, optimal perfu- much it can enable each industry to sanitate effect (FAA Civil Aeromedical Institute, sion temperatures have not been determined. itself and minimize its hazards. Oklahoma City, OK): "One cue for visual The present study examined the effects of "This raises the question as to the appli- judgment of glidepath angle has been re- WBSC using perfusion of water at a tempera- cation of physical classification to plant orga- ferred to as form ratio. Form ratio is defined ture of 10ºC. This perfusion temperature pro- nization. There can be only one answer; the as the ratio of vertical height of the runway duced a greater decrease in mean skin tem- same reasoning must be applied to the inani- to width of the far end in the runway retinal perature (T ) than water at 16ºC, -4ºC drop mate machine that has been applied to the sk image. The ability of pilots to judge form ra- compared to -2ºC respectively. The hemody- animate machine. If this is done, industrial tios was compared with the ability to judge namic effects were also more prominent with efficiency will mean that each worker will be approach angles in the nighttime 'black hole' 10ºC water as shown by the increase in physically capable of performing the duties situation in two experiments. Responses in stroke volume of 11% at rest and of 35% dur- delegated to him under right conditions, be- both static and dynamic simulated approach ing LBNP at -50 torr compared to control cause, each machine or each job will be ana- conditions indicated a general tendency to measurements at ambient temperature. Heart lyzed from the stand point of the natural overestimate form ratios and approach an- rates were lowered significantly (8 physiological differences of individuals… gles less than 3º. Intersubject and intrasubject beats/min) and systolic arterial blood pres- "Further, there can be no well defined variability of form ratio and approach angle sure was higher (8 torr). Cooling with 10ºC policy of transfer and promotion in a plant responses were comparable. These findings water produced a slight increase in muscle without a standardized measurement of job (i) do not support the utility of form ratio tone, reflected by a small but significant in- requirements. As it is, workers are trans- judgments as an aid in selecting approach crease (+84 ml/min) in oxygen uptake. These ferred and promoted haphazardly, at the angle, (ii) add to the empirical evidence of data suggest that WBSC is an effective non- whim of a foreman or because of certain visual illusions and the danger of reliance on pharmacologic means of controlling preload stand-ins - sometimes social and even reli- visual information for judgment of approach and deserves further investigation as an an- gious. Often tendency is not towards promo- angle in the nighttime 'black hole' situation tiorthostatic intervention" (6). tion and transfer within the organization on where only runway lights are visible, and the basis of physical fitness for handling the (iii) point to variability in perception of ap- REFERENCES job or even on the basis of competency. The proach angle as an important part of the 1. [Sidebar - no title.] J Aviat Med 1956; measurement of the job or at least that part problem." (5) 27(6):544. which concerns itself with physical energy Parotid urea levels in diving (Naval 2. Fulk ME. Industrial medicine (contin- demanded by the worker who is filling the Medical Research Institute, Bethesda, MD, ued). J Aviat Med 1930; 2(2):120-50. job, should, therefore, involve a careful sur- and Naval Submarine Medical Research 3. Gilman SC, Biersner RJ, Mooney LW. A vey of each and every plant operation" (2). 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The observation parotid sampling, it is suggested that this image shape and approach angle magnitude that there is an electroretinogram during method be used for monitoring blood urea by pilots in simulated night landing ap- blackout does not necessarily mean that levels in humans during hyperbaric expo- proaches. Aviat Space Environ Med 1981; nerve impulses are transmitted. The question sure" (3). 52(7):373-86. as to whether or not there is nerve transmis- Comparative effectiveness of cooling 6. Raven PB, Pape G, Taylor WF, et al. sion is, however, settled in the affirmative by garments (Ames Research Center, NASA, Hemodynamic changes during whole body the observation that the consensual light re- Moffett Field, California and LDM surface cooling and lower body negative flex persists during blackout. In addition, the Associates, San Jose, CA): "Tests were per- pressure. Aviat Space Environ Med, 1981; fact that the consensual light reflex persists formed on five male subjects to compare the 52(7):387-91. indicates that the reflex pathways are func- heat transfer performance and physiological 7. Webbon B, Montgomery L, Miller L, tioning at the level of the brain stem. This is effects of three different cooling garments Williams B. A comparison of three liquid- based on the anatomical path of reflex fibers when used under a sealed, impermeable gar- ventilation cooling garments during tread- which pass medially to both geniculates into ment which simulated a space suit. The mill exercise. Aviat Space Environ Med 1981; the brachium of the superior colliculus, and mean exercise metabolic rate while walking 52(7):408-15. from there into the pretectal region, where at 0.9 m/s (2 mph) was 464 ± 33 W. An equi- they synapse with fibers that go to the librium condition was never reached during Edinger-Westphal nucleus. It would seem, the uncooled suited control runs and the This publication is available in therefore, that the sire of neural block in subjects lost a mean of 1.12 ± 0.15 kg (2.5 ± microform from ProQuest blackout occurs at some higher point and the 0.3 lb) - approximately 2% of body weight - www.proquest.com first presumption would be that the site is during exercise. The mean weight loss was 1 800-521-060 most likely in the visual cortex… 0.35 ± 0.10 kg (0.8 ± 0.2 lb) with an Apollo-

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Message from the President home are as important as ever. In civil and sons; especially to draw your attention to commercial aviation, look to the A380 for the web site to get business done and make ongoing challenges for the aerospace physi- all of you aware, on a timely basis, of Greetings, ologist. Our Society needs YOU. events. Susan Richardson has volunteered As the current President of the This coming year I see several goals that as Chair of an ad hoc committee to get this Aerospace Physiology Society it is now my fit into our needs: 1.) We need to be able to done. 2.) We need to discuss and possibly turn to work with you, the members of the 'spam' the membership for a variety of rea- experiment with new protocols at the an- AsPS, in fulfilling the goals of our Society. nual meeting. We meet so many times dur- These goals are generally directed by our ing the week of AsMA; I would like to see By-Laws. We have massaged these By-Laws AsPS Member Benefits if we can cut that back. One year we over the past 2 years and they are now a re- skipped the luncheon and did all the busi- flection of how we do business today. I The outstanding network potential and ness, recognition, and awards at the want to give a special acknowledgement to the chance to gain knowledge from the evening social. It was fun, saved money, Col. Jim Dooley. It has been his leadership field’s top minds. and a lot of time. However, since that one- this past year that has put the Society on The opportunity to take part in forums for time experiment we now have the Smith W. the track we are now following. Of course, the integration and utilization of experts in Ames Memorial Lecture and that has to be he got copious amounts of help and input many diverse professional fields. Our mem- accommodated. If you have attended a few from the Board of Governors and bers have shared their expertise in multina- AsMAs, or a lot of them, I am sure you Committee Chairs. tional and multi-service working groups for have a better way to get our business done. The By-Laws state that our purpose is to altitude effects, acceleration, spatial disorien- It is input from the membership that will promote Aerospace Physiology for the com- tation, passenger and patient transport, and determine the course of this goal. 3.) We munity we serve and for the individuals in human factors. need a mechanism for feedback from all the the Society. I believe we are doing just that, The opportunity to recognize scientific members, not just those that can get fund- and have been doing so for over two acheivement in the field of aerospace physi- ing to AsMA. To this end I would like to decades (the first two decades were a lot of ology. There are three Society awards pre- get a survey out to all, once we get our e- fun). How does this happen? It seems obvi- sented each year. mail addresses under control. I hate being ous, but I want to stress this point: VOL- The chance to contribute to the success surveyed, so I would like you all to under- UNTEERS. We have a Board of Governors and quality of the annual AsMA conference. stand that this one will be as painless as of 11 people and a number of Committee The Society’s Education and Training Day has possible. Chairs and members of these Committees. been one of the most widely attended ses- We have a Society of professionals. I am Most of the people that have been in vari- sions during the annual conference. continuously proud of your individual ac- ous volunteer positions over that past Membership is only $10. For more informa- complishments. We are also a group that decades are now about to retire, or are re- tion, please contact Joe Essex at knows how to have fun, so let the good tired. Those of you that have less than 10 [email protected], or write to: times roll when we get together in New years in the Business, and are members of Orleans. Remember, don't sweat the small AsPS are going to have to pick up both the LCDR Joe Essex, MSC, USN stuff and everything is small stuff. elected positions and appointed positions. BLDG 2272 Suite 345 Joe Zellers The Society has an important future: as you 47123 Buse Rd President 2006-2007 all know, the job we do to help get the Patuxent River, MD 20670 [email protected] bombs on target and get the crewmember

The Civil Aviation Medical Association FAA-AME Seminar 2006 Schedule Invite you to attend their: CAMA ANNUAL AME Seminars are offered by the FAA. The following is the schedule SCIENTIFIC MEETING for the rest of 2006. N/NP/P = neurology/neuropsychology/psychiatry, AP/HF = aviation physiology/human factors, O/O/E = ophthal- October 5-7 mology/otolaryngology/endorcrinology. Ottawa Marriott 100 Kent Street June 12-16 Oklahoma City, OK Basic* Ottawa ON K2P 5R7 July 14-16 Albuquerque, NM N/NP/P† Phone 613-569-9442 August 4-6 Washington, DC AP/HF† Theme: Bringing the World September 11-15 Oklahoma City, OK Basic* Together September 22-24 Atlanta, GA O/O/E† Speakers slated to speak include: December 11-15 Oklahoma City, OK Basic* - The Minister of Transportation Canada ______- Tony Evans, M.D., ICAO * This is a 4-1/2 day seminar which prepares physicians to be designated as Aviation - Clayton Cowl, M.D., Mayo Clinic Medical Examiners. Contact your Regional Flight Surgeon for more information (to find - Frederick Tilton, M.D., U.S. Federal Air your Regional Flight Surgeon, visit Surgeon http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/medical_certification/rfs/index.cfm). - Douglas Ivan, M.D., U.S. Air Force Aviation Ophthalmologist † This is a 2-1/2 day AME seminar consisting of 12 hours of AME-specific subjects - John Hastings, M.D., FAA Neurology plus 8 hours of subjects related to a designated theme. For more information or to regis- Consultant ter, call the AME Programs office in Oklahoma City at 405-954-4830 or 4258. - Mike Muhm, M.D., Boeing Corporation - David Bryman, D.O., CAMA President Taken from the FAA's web site: www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/de- - AND MANY MORE signees_delegations/designee_types/ame/seminar_schedule/ There will also be a full social agenda! Please Join Us!

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Message from Our President Economics, Accountantcy, and Business get in games about two or three times a week. Studies. While Sue was busy teaching, Martin They also very involved with classical music. By Conoly Barker was studying medicine at St. Bartholomew's As well as attending concerts whenever possi- Hospital in London and later working as a ble, Sue's greatest love is playing the clarinet Hello and Aloha to my fellow Wing mem- medical officer in the Royal Air Force. Sue in an orchestra, chamber group or with a pi- bers. I am honored and excited to be your says, "We both enjoyed Air Force life, although anist. She says, "In order to maintain a good president for the upcoming year. I know we Martin's unaccompanied posting to Bahrain standard I need to practice regularly and find- will have a fantastic meeting in New Orleans. was not so popular, especially as I was preg- ing time can be a problem. The highlight of The best part is knowing that our meeting will nant with our second son. I did, however, get every year is when I go for a whole week to be helping this wonderful city get back on its to visit him for 3 months before the baby was Harrogate for a Wind Course with 50 other feet after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. born." wind players - flutes, oboes, clarinets, horns I know all our hearts go out to the residents of After a 5-year commission in the RAF, the and bassoons. To play for up to 10 hours a day New Orleans who have suffered the loss of Hudsons joined a medical practice in for 6 days is extremely demanding, but won- their homes and workplaces. Cheshire, and they have been there ever since. derful! Martin and I have always been in As I reflect on what the Wing has meant to Says Sue, "In 1994, we took a 6-month sabbati- choirs and have sung in St. Paul's Cathedral me over the years, what stands out in my cal and exchanged jobs with a New Zealand and at The Royal Albert Hall in London. We mind are the friendships that I have made doctor who lived in Christchurch. This was a also founded a music society in our village so from around the world and the fun I have had most wonderful experience, living in NZ, that top professional artists could come to give exploring different parts of my own country! I meeting the lovely New Zealanders, and see- us concerts. This society is now over 30 years must confess that I would never go to some of ing their beautiful country. We were very old and is still thriving. We have attracted these cities on my own, but I have found that tempted to stay, but our family in England artists from all over the world. This season each one has something to offer that is unique was too precious to leave for long! Both of us Angela Hewitt, a Canadian pianist, played for and interesting. retired from our professions in 2000 to set up us." I started with the Wing when my husband our own practice doing pilot medicals. Martin "We lead a very busy, but a very happy life. was an Aerospace Medicine Resident at has the medical expertise and I have the busi- We are lucky to be fit and healthy and hope Pensacola, FL. The first meeting I attended ness skills - we make a good team! Martin is that we can continue to jog daily, and maintain was in Atlanta. Do you remember how we also the company doctor for MyTravel the same pace of life for a few more years." wore hats and gloves to go to lunch at Miss Airways, a UK charter company. We work Pitty Pat's Porch! I went to school in Atlanta hard when we are at home, but manage to in the 60's, and yes, we did dress up to go into take about 12 weeks of holiday a year." town! I had a great time revisiting some famil- The Hudsons have two sons in their late 20s. iar places and sharing them with my friends. The older one, Paul, lives in Holland, speaks Other memorable moments were having lunch fluent Dutch, and works in the bulb industry, at the Seattle Space Needle and being intro- exporting millions of tulips to the USA. He is duced to cherries in Detroit - of all places! not married. Their younger son, Philip, works There have too many amazing adventures to for the gardening side of Bosch, lives in mention in this short space. England and has three children - 5-year-old That is what the Wing is all about - making twin girls, and a baby boy born in November new friends from around the world and visit- of 2005. Says Sue, "They are a happy family ing new places. I hope you feel the same way and we try to see them as often as possible - and I look forward to seeing you again in New they live only a 4-hour drive away." Orleans! Let the good times roll! When Sue and Martin are not involved with their jobs, they spend their time with their many hobbies and leisure activities. They both Meet Sue Hudson love golf and are able to play year round at their local club. Martin has been the Club's FLAMINGO HEAD--Jeanette Wells kicks back Sue grew up in the county of Lancashire, in Captain and President, and they manage to with the flamingos in Florida! the North of England, and currently resides in Cheshire, just 50 miles south of two of England's largest cities, Manchester and Liverpool. She also spent part of her childhood in the Blackpool region where she met her husband, Martin, while attending a school dance. Sue attended Leeds University and earned her degree in Economics, worked for a few years in industry, then pursued her career in teaching. She taught 14 - 18-year-olds

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In Memoriam Hobart College in 1967 and the University of Weaver Society. He Was also a member of the Rochester in 1978. In 1974 he received NASA's Ohio Chapter of the Tuskegee Airman, Inc., G. Donald Whedon, M.D. Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal and the National Medical Association, and the By Paul C. Rambaut, Sc.D., M.P.H. in 1996 its Award of Merit. AsMA awarded Ohio Diabetes Association. In private practice him its John A. Tamisiea Award in 1978. in Columbus, OH, ,from 1977-2004, Dr. Blount Space medicine pioneer Dr. G. Donald served as a physician consulting for the Erdey Whedon passed away on May 4, 2006, at his Eye Group from 2004 until his passing. He home in Clearwater Beach, FL. He was 90 Wilbur C. Blount was also a volunteer for the Physicians Free years old. Beginning with the two-man, Earth- Clinic, and was inducted into the Ohio orbital missions of the Gemini spacecraft in Wilbur C. Blount, M.D., died May 8, 2006, Veterans Hall of Fame. 1965 and continuing through the Apollo and in Columbus, OH, at the age of 77. He had Skylab missions, Don Whedon led NASA's ef- been a member of the Aerospace Medical New Members forts to understand the effects of spaceflight Association since 1963 and a Fellow since 1992. on human muscular and skeletal structures. Ameerjan, Feroz Babu, M.B.,B.S.; Doha, Qatar He is best known for the metabolic balance He received his bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University (OSU) in 1951, and Baczuk, Rebecca, M.D., MSEE; Virginia studies he oversaw during the long-term Beach, VA Skylab flights where rigorous scientific re- earned his medical degree from The OSU College of Medicine in 1959. His internship Banerjee, Tamara P., BSc., BM,BCh.; Welwyn, quirements were successfully reconciled with Garden City,UK daunting engineering constraints and grueling was at the University of Illinois R&E Hospitals, his ophthalmology residency was Belenky, Gregory, M.D.; Spokane, WA crew timelines. However, Don's interests in Dawn Yin Lim, BSc., M.D.; Toronto, Canada the effects of disuse on bone and muscle completed at The OSU Medical Center; he received a fellowship from NIH which he com- Frey, Michael, Maj., USAF, MC; Schertz, TX began many years prior to human spaceflight. Giovannetti, Jennifer, Capt., USAF, BSC; Beginning in the 1940s, he coauthored a series pleted at the University of Minnesota, and then served as a faculty member for the Moore, OK of papers on the effects of disuse upon human Johnston, Brian, Capt., USAF, MC; Great metabolic and physiological functions. These University of Kentucky Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology. Falls, MT later became the gold standard for many long- Koning, Marco, Maj., RNLAF; Nieuw-Vennep, term bed rest studies carried at the U.S. Public Wilbur enrolled at the Ohio State University at a time when ROTC membership Netherlands Health Service Hospital in San Francisco and Mohr, Nicholas M., B.S., M.D.; Iowa City, IA elsewhere that were used to probe the effects was required for all male students. He thrived and continued into the Advanced Air Force Novak, Joseph D., Capt., USAF; Chicago, IL of simulated microgravity on humans and to Perez, Cornelio J., MSgt.,USAF; Columbus, NJ assess the efficacy of various countermeasures. ROTC and later served as the first black cadet Colonel and Wing Commander of the entire Peterman, Connie L., A.A.S.; Oklahoma Don maintained his interest in spaceflight-in- City, OK duced bone and muscle loss throughout his Air Force ROTC cadet wing. As a reservist he completed the Primary Course in Aerospace Robinson, Christle A., Maj., USAF, NC life and published his last review of the sub- Sada, Yoshitala; Koganei, Japan ject in Acta Astronautica in January 2006. Medicine at Brooks AFB, TX. He was a Tuskegee Airman, having served in the Air Samuelsson, Samuel J., M.D.; Reykjavik, Don Whedon graduated in 1936 from Iceland Hobart College. In 1941 he received an M.D. Force during the Korean era. Beginning with his enrollment in the ROTC program at OSU, Smith, Gregory D., M.D.; Vista, CA degree from the University of Rochester Van Amerongen, Pieter, M.D.; Amersfoort, Medical School where his principal training Dr. Blount had a distinguished military career as a medical physician. In 1984 he was pro- Netherlands was received at the Cornell University Velosa, Yolima Rodriguez; Bogota, Colombia Medical Center. At the National Institutes of moted to Colonel and served as the State Air Health he rose to be the Director, from 1962 Surgeon of the Ohio Air National Guard until Award Nominations Sought until 1981, of the National Institute of 1991. Arthritis, Metabolism and Digestive Diseases. Dr. Blount is a nationally recognized oph- December 15 is the deadline for receiving After leaving NIH he was associated with the thalmologist for his work advancing retinal nominations for awards to be presented at the Kroc Foundation and the Shriners Hospital surgical techniques and lectured at medical 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting in New Headquarters in Tampa, FL. Dr. Whedon con- schools and teaching hospital throughout the Orleans, LA. tributed more than 80 publications. He was United States. Nominations can be made by any mem- both an investigator for, and a consultant to, He was a great educator, especially in the ber of AsMA. The nomination must be submit- the National Aeronautics and Space Air Force when it came to teaching medics. He ted via e-mail or online through the AsMA Administration. At one time, Dr. Whedon was active in presenting information on senior website under Committees and in the served as Chairman of NASA's Life Sciences health care, as well. His lifelong commitment Members Home Section: Advisory Committee and as a member of to young people, especially African American (http://www.asma.org/members/awards/award- Space Sciences Board of the National youth, is an extension of his service to his nomination.php). The completed form should Academy of Sciences. country and his patients. In 1987, with help be e-mailed (NO Faxes, Please!) to the Awards Among Dr. Whedon's many awards were from his congressman, he established a Junior Committee Chair, Andy Bellenkes: honorary Doctor of Science degrees from Air Force ROTC unit at his alma mater, East [email protected] High School. Each year, he selected an out- Attachments or biographical material will Reminder for Prospective standing ROTC student to receive the Soaring be retained in Association files. Eagle award, established to honor the memory Associate Fellows of his father. In addition, he volunteered by The Chair of the Associate Fellows teaching classes, lining up speakers, and spon- INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Group reminds prospective Associate soring students so they could attend military Fellows that their applications must be re- balls and special summer leadership pro- Aerospace Medical Association ceived by August 1 each year in order to be grams. Call for Papers ...... iii considered for the annual selection. He was active in numerous organizations, Corporate Members ...... 788 Update forms are available from the including the Young Astronauts Program, the Information for Authors . .Cover III Associate Fellows new webiste at : board of nominations for the National Membership Application ...... ii www.asmaafg.org. Aviation Hall of Fame and the boards of the ETC ...... Cover IV Motts Military Museum, and the James D.

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